Dr. Riccardo Ciciotti is an early-career researcher in physics and materials science with a strong focus on nanomaterials, optoelectronics, and photonic devices. His research combines experimental fabrication and advanced characterization of functional materials, including responsive polymer microgels and topological-insulator-based photodetectors, supported by computational tools and data analysis. His work contributes to understanding optical, electronic, morphological, and structural properties relevant to next-generation sensing and optoelectronic technologies. Riccardo has co-authored peer-reviewed journal publications and international conference contributions. According to Google Scholar, his research record includes published documents with existing citations, an h-index of 1, and growing academic visibility, indicating promising potential for future high-impact research contributions.